EPA v. Allen Brothers
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent's February 26, 2009, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Caddo Lake and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.
Defendants (1)
- Chris AllenNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
ALLEN BROTHERS
P. O. BOX 248, OIL CITY, LA, 71061
Registry ID: 110014411902
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Allen Brothersentered 2009-08-12
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $500
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2009-08-12Enforcement Action Closed
- 2009-08-12Final Order Issued
- 2009-08-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2009-09-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1800019520
- Case number
- 06-2009-4523
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6SF-P
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2009-4523 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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